Judge Jan Soifer sided with the city in dismissing the lawsuit, stating there was no evidence the ordinance was harmful to the public and did not violate state law.
The city argued that the ordinance does not stop police from enforcing drug laws but halts arrests and citations for a specific charge, prioritizing more serious offenses.
(Voters) sent a clear message to prioritize resources on critical public safety issues over low-level marijuana possession, which the city's ordinance aligns with.
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